#VU100594 Improper Physical Access Control in Life2000 Ventilation System - CVE-2024-48973
Vulnerability identifier: #VU100594
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-1263
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Life2000 Ventilation System
Hardware solutions /
Other hardware appliances
Vendor: Baxter
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to the debug port on the ventilator's serial interface is enabled by default. A local attacker can send and receive specially crafted messages over the debug port to gain access to sensitive information, leading to unintended impact on device settings and performance.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
Life2000 Ventilation System: 06.08.00.00
External links
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-24-319-01
https://www.baxter.com/sites/g/files/ebysai3896/files/2024-11/ICSMA-24-319-01-Baxter-Life-2000-Ventilation-System.pdf
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
